An Evening of Veteran Storytelling
Please join the Veterans-Military Ministry Team and the Sacred Story Institute (SSI) for an evening of storytelling with two combat veterans, Chad S. (U.S. Navy Swimmer with Naval Warfare) and Matt Ingold (USMC Afghanistan veteran) and Sacred Story Institute founder, Father Bill Watson, SJ. Chad and Matt will read excerpts from their stories and there will be an opportunity to discuss the War and Grace story-writing project. To learn more about Chad, Matt and Father Bill, please visit the Eventbrite page.
Transitional Housing Apartments in Delaware
Operation Homefront is looking for applicants for Transitional Housing – Apartments located in Delaware.
Howard County Library Veteran Book Club
Veterans, both active and retired military, are invited to this online discussion series. During five monthly facilitated sessions, discussions center on military experiences and a unique set of readings, which may include classics, fiction, memoirs, poetry, short stories, articles, and essays. The readings relate in some way to military experiences or offer a veteran’s perspective. 1st Tuesdays from February 2 - June 1 from 7 - 8:30 pm.
Finding and Applying for Jobs in the Federal Government
This webinar, which will discuss how to find and apply for jobs in the Federal government will cover: Federal Resume Tips, Benefits of Federal Government Service, Where the jobs are, Translating your military occupational specialty and education to Federal Positions, Understanding and Applying Veterans Preference in Hiring, and The Federal Hiring Process.
ADC Post Election Event
The transition to a Biden presidency is moving forward as the election process enters its final stages. The next 72 days will be important with key nominations happening quickly. Join us for ADC's first Transition Series virtual event this Thursday! Understand the transition process, the implications of the election, and what happens next.
Project Community Connect Workshops
United Way of the National Capital Area's Project Community Connect(formerly Project Homeless Connect) is expanding this year to include outreach to the Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE) population. Through daily, virtual workshops, United Way NCA will provide the community with much-needed resources. Workshop topics include food access, basic needs, economic opportunity, health and education.
EveryMind welcomes new Director for ServingTogether
EveryMind is pleased to welcome Christy Kenady as the new Director for ServingTogether in October, 2020.
Watch the Recording: Improving Access to Behavioral Health Services for Military and Veterans
ServingTogether conducted Improving Access to Behavioral Health Services for Military and Veterans with network users from across the Mid-Atlantic and North East Region. Did you miss the webinar? Check out the recording here!
Lessons from a Resilient American POW: Making the Meaning of Vietnam
Please join fellow veterans, military, family and friends for a presentation on the life of Colonel Leo Thorsness, a United States Air Force pilot who was shot down in 1967 while engaged in a combat operation during the Vietnam War and subsequently held captive for almost 6 years.
DC Grocery Distribution Sites
Grocery sites are available throughout the District to provide fresh fruits, vegetables, and non-perishable groceries to families. Residents are encouraged to bring a cart and/or tote bag to transport groceries at home. Masks are required at the grocery sites. Grocery sites are open 10 am – 11:30 am.